ArtistInfo

Gennaro Desiderio

vn, voc, *1974
Latin and Classical

Gennaro Desiderio was born in Naples in 1974 into a musical family; he and his brother Aniello Desiderio were passionate 'extremists' amongst classical musicians who merited the frequently misused term of temperament. He learned the classical guitar first and then switched to the violin, although he had won first prize at an international guitar contest in Recanati, Italy, when he was only six. He was taught by Ciro Astarita and Antonio Arciprete and graduated in violin from Naples Conservatory. His first TV appearance with his brothers Aniello and Gaetano Desiderio released a storm of enthusiasm from critics and the general public. His youthful curiosity took him into the world of jazz and pop, however. In 1998 he won first prize at Foggia Jazz Festival with his "Maluky Quartet" and he participated in the world tour of the musical "Cuore mio" as solo violinist. A number of international appearances in various different formations followed and in 2003 Desiderio became the conductor and soloist of the "Dimi" orchestra. With the Dimi Orchestra he gave a brilliant performance alongside world-famous artists including Ennio Morricone, Lionel Ritchie, Amy Stuart, Milva and Lucio Dalla. In 2004 he was invited to New York to attend "Italian Culture Month" and in 2005 was soloist at the opening concert of the "Todi Music Fest" in Philadelphia, followed by a European tour with his brothers in 2006-2007: since 2008 they have toured as "Aniello Desiderio's Quartetto Furioso". The sum of all this experience makes up the magic of this brand new album by Gennaro Desiderio: once again he shines with his very own brand of intensity, personality and instrumental precision. With a collection of joyful, high-level playing, his own personal style and Neapolitan energy, he is well on his way to becoming a figurehead of the four-string scene. Coupled with concise playing in a combo, and the dynamic gradations which are so important in Astor Piazzolla's music, Saints & Sinners is a well-rounded work and a passionate document of Tango Nuevo.

Instruments

• Violin
• Vocals

Genres

• Latin
• Classical

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